AAA reveals top spring travel destinations

by jmaloni

Submitted

Tue, Mar 17th 2015 07:00 am

Sun destinations are
travelers' top getaways following harsh winter

As snow continues in many parts of the country, travelers are ready to
escape to warmer weather and sunny destinations, according to AAA. Warm
destinations offering fun-filled activities for families will experience the
largest influx of travelers this spring season, followed by ever-popular
vacation destinations like Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle and San
Francisco.

AAA Travel's top domestic spring destinations for travelers nationwide,
based on AAA.com hotel bookings for travel between March 20 and June 20, are:

Orlando,
Florida

Los Angeles
(Anaheim)

San Diego

Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina

Miami

Fort
Lauderdale, Florida

Washington,
D.C.

New York
City

Seattle

San
Francisco

"It's clear that travelers are seeking warm weather destinations this
spring as they look to escape the cold after a particularly harsh weather,"
said Carol DiOrio, vice president of travel for AAA Western and Central New
York. "In addition to great domestic destination getaways, cruises, tours and
vacation packages to international destinations such as Mexico and the
Caribbean are also popular vacations this spring."

Theme parks continue to be a popular vacation option, as evidenced by
Orlando and Los Angeles holding top spots on this year's list. Universal
Orlando Resort is an increasingly popular destination with new attractions
including "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and the new family-friendly
Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

So, where are upstate New Yorkers headed? AAA Western and Central New
York's own spring travel destination list also reveals warm weather
destinations in the top spots:

Orlando

Caribbean
cruises

Jamaica

Punta Cana,
Dominican Republic

Cancun,
Mexico

Alaska
cruises and tours

European
cruises

Hawaii
cruises and tour

Las Vegas

Mediterranean
cruise

With all the options available to travelers today, vacation planning
can be a daunting task. To maximize a spring break vacation, AAA recommends
travelers seek the expert advice of a trusted travel adviser who can provide
personalized service and first-hand destination knowledge to create a memorable
vacation experience.

For more information and to begin planning a vacation, visit AAA.com/Travel.

As upstate New York's largest member services organization, AAA
provides nearly 860,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and
automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading
advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.